Picardy coast by bike

The unique environment of the Hâble d'Alut, an ancient harbour, now become a bird sanctuary, is a sight to behold but beware of its stony tracks.

Travel between land and sea, discover the Brighton dunes, the shingle ridges of the Picardy coast and the Cayeux "Bas - Champs "(low-lying fields below sea-level)). the Maison de l'Oiseau will be a major stopover along your way.

Pass throught the small valleys and hedged farmland of the Vimeu plateau, where charming coastal hinterland villages are found.

Discover Crécy forest, its remarkable oak and beech trees, some as old as 400 years, and the historic villages of the Ponthieu - Marquenterre area.

Travel throught the contryside at the back of the estuary and don't be surprised if you encounter herds of sheep grazing in salt marshes nearby.

Take the small roads that wind their way to the hreart of the Marquenterre, where Henson horses graze and numerous migratory birds rest.

Learn about the hamlets in the Marquenterre area, between the Bay of Authie and the Bay of the Somme, hidden away in one of the most important sand dune complex of Northen Europe.